Barcelona will return for the start of pre-season next weekend, and in particular, it will be a decisive time for Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. The 33-year-old’s situation has attracted a lot of speculation in recent weeks, and upon returning to the club, he will have things defined.
Ter Stegen has been Barcelona’s first-choice goalkeeper for almost a decade, but he is set to be replaced from next season onwards. Joan Garcia is expected to be the club’s new number one following his move from Espanyol, while Wojciech Szczesny, who will pen a new contract in the coming days, will act as backup.
That would leave Ter Stegen third in the pecking order, but officially, he does not know this yet. But next week, it will be communicated to him by Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick, as reported by Sport.
It is at this point that Ter Stegen will have a decision to make. Barcelona will not force his departure, although they are prepared to accept offers from clubs wishing to sign him. He has indicated his desire to stay, but that could change when the reality sets in that he will not be playing next season unless he leaves.
And this is a key detail. Next season is crucial for Ter Stegen, given that the 2026 World Cup is at the end of it in June/July. He is currently Germany’s starter, but if he is not playing regularly, his spot could be taken away.
Barcelona are playing on this, and they hope it will lead to Ter Stegen seeking an exit, which he has already set demands for. His departure would be massive for the Catalans, as it would allow his wages to be saved – thus, making it easier for Garcia and other possible signings to be registered.
Hiaadelmrs
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Chelsea must sign that goalkeeper
AFerxXJr6834
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This Mothafucka couldn’t save baby shots at anfield His contract must be terminated
ELLIS40
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keep ter stegen and remove szczesny
Ur crazy ter stegen time is over
Constantinetino
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His been first choice for 9 years and a half I think, so that should sit well with him,it's time legend, it's just an I direct way of saying ur services are not longer needed brah 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
zisaekory
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let he go please
Jamesonsinkamba
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let him go his time is gone
macash2022
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Let him go plz
vozablnoyz
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keep ter stegen and remove szczesny
who pay his wages
robcilprtz
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keep ter stegen and remove szczesny
besbklrz
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ter stegen say they didn't told him before bringing Garcia on phone he is angry to the board because they want to sit down and talk to him face to face. meanwhile Suarez is angry because Koeman call him on phone to inform him he is no longer needed they need another striker he was angry to the board for handle his situation on phone call. please which way again u want use tell veterans to leave the club
Kosbdmprtz
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Let him leave way for others to settle in and shine like he did when if was his time. I remember when he joined Barca,he found Bravo as the starter goalkeeper and he was made a second goalkeeper, he was furious and made demands to be first choice goalkeeper which led to the departure of Bravo to Man City
Hacbimrstu
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let him go he is no more good